Did you say reference conditions? Ecological and socio-economic perspectives on the European Water Framework Directive
Did you say reference conditions? Ecological and socio-economic perspectives on the European Water Framework Directive
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DOI：
10.1016/j.envsci.2014.10.012
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发表时间：
2015-03-01
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6
通讯作者：
Pont, Didier
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作者：
Bouleau, Gabrielle;Pont, Didier
参考条件是欧洲水框架指令 (WFD) 中的一个关键概念。 WFD规定，应通过量化与一组参考条件的偏差来评估给定水体的生态状况，这些参考条件代表生态系统在没有重大人类干扰的情况下的稳定状态。这一概念受到了一些作者的批评，特别是因为基本的生态概念薄弱，自然变异和人类活动对生态系统功能的影响之间的区别将变得越来越人为。在本文中，一位社会学家和一位水生生态学家研究了参考条件概念的起源、成功和局限性，并提出了在实践中应用这一概念的重要问题。我们认为，这一概念符合促进 WFD 的不同机构和利益相关者的具体需求。使用这一概念的监测实践需要进行一些调整。根据参考条件设定恢复目标的问题更大。更具适应性的管理方法会更明智。 (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. 保留所有权利。
Reference conditions are a key concept in the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). The WFD stipulates that the ecological status of a given water body shall be assessed by quantifying the deviation from a set of reference conditions that represent the stable state of an ecosystem in the absence of significant human disturbance. This concept is subject to criticism from several authors, particularly because underlying ecological concepts are weak and the distinction between natural variability and the effects of anthropogenic activities on ecosystem function will become increasingly artificial. In this paper, a sociologist and an aquatic ecologist examine the origin, successes and limits of the reference conditions concept and raise important questions about applying this concept in practice. We argue that this concept fitted specific needs from different institutions and stakeholders which promoted the WFD. Monitoring practices using this concept require some adaptations. Setting goals for restoration based on reference conditions is more problematic. A more adaptive management approach would be wiser. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.